Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Accountant | NV5

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at NV5, located in Alachua, FL. NV5 is a provider of Consulting and Engineering services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions that improve communities nationwide and abroad. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate financial management and reporting of projects, from initial setup through to billing and close-out. The Project Accountant directly supports various financial operations, maintaining compliance and contributing to the overall financial health of NV5’s projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Alachua, FL

• Team: Works collaboratively with Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Executives, Business Unit Leaders, and Project Managers.
• Mission: Manages the financial tracking, revenue recognition, invoicing, and reporting for projects to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Tech Stack: Deltek Vantage Point, MS Excel, MS Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Setup: Configure projects in Deltek Vantage Point, adhering to contract specifications and client billing terms.
• Project Maintenance: Oversee project financials throughout the lifecycle, including revenue recognition, invoicing, and processing change orders.
• Invoice Processing: Generate and distribute monthly invoices to clients after review and approval by Project Managers.
• Financial Reporting: Run and analyze project reports to assist with revenue generation and manage unbilled details.
• Month-End Activities: Perform month-end close tasks, including journal entries, accruals, and support for project audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate Degree in Accounting or relevant financial experience, focused on project accounting principles.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant project accounting experience, proficient in Deltek Vantage Point or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking, proficiency in MS Excel and Word, solid organizational skills with superior attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication, and great interpersonal skills.
• Bonus: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2 years of experience with project accounting in a high volume Consulting & Engineering (C&E) environment.